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Jury awards teens $550K after Oregon amusement park ride left them hanging upside down: report

August 20, 2026

Jury awards teens $550K after Oregon amusement park ride left them hanging upside down: report

Video showed riders suspended vertically on the AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Park after the spinning pendulum malfunctioned on opening day of summer 2024.

Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

August 18, 2026

Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

Allison Roberts spoke to Fox News Digital about suing Portland Public Schools after facing backlash for criticizing gender ideology at her kids' school.

Portland parent banned from school events after opposing gender identity assignment files lawsuit

August 17, 2026

Portland parent banned from school events after opposing gender identity assignment files lawsuit

Allison Roberts claimed that Portland Public Schools retaliated against her for opposing a gender curriculum, violating her First Amendment rights.

Man, 20, dies in 'horrific accident' after slipping from towering Oregon waterfall

August 11, 2026

Man, 20, dies in 'horrific accident' after slipping from towering Oregon waterfall

The visitor reportedly ventured off-trail near the top of South Falls at the Silver Falls State Park in Oregon before plunging into the water roughly 177 feet below.

Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

July 27, 2026

Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

Oregon's IP28 ballot initiative fell roughly 13,000 voter signatures short, but the campaign to criminalize hunting and fishing isn't over yet.

Man accused of illegally 'wrestling' protected sharks in Washington state after months-long investigation

July 26, 2026

Man accused of illegally 'wrestling' protected sharks in Washington state after months-long investigation

Body camera video shows a wildlife officer confronting fisherman after months of surveillance over alleged illegal shark catches in Puget Sound.

Fired school counselor loses again after free speech fight over gender-themed books in his office

July 25, 2026

Fired school counselor loses again after free speech fight over gender-themed books in his office

The 9th Circuit ruled an Oregon school counselor's book display promoting binary gender views was government speech, not protected by the First Amendment.

Portland being Portland: Baseball team stops game for pitcher & hitter to make out on 'Heated Rivalry' night

July 15, 2026

Portland being Portland: Baseball team stops game for pitcher & hitter to make out on 'Heated Rivalry' night

The Portland Pickles staged a scripted kiss between two men on the baseball diamond during a family game, drawing sharp reactions across social media.

Family stopped alleged child kidnapper as police say staffing shortage delayed response up to 40 minutes

July 15, 2026

Family stopped alleged child kidnapper as police say staffing shortage delayed response up to 40 minutes

Portland police had just 41 patrol officers citywide when a naked man allegedly tried to kidnap a 7-year-old tourist at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds

July 13, 2026

NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof transferred nearly $1 million in campaign funds to Oregon Strong, a PAC run by his wife, but most of the money remains unspent.